Happy Weekend my friends! The other day I was on the phone with a friend, and it was that crazy after school time. I feel like I write about that time of day so often on the blog . . . you know the hour or two between the kids getting home from school and dinner. But I probably write about it so much because it’s such an insane time of day. While I was on the phone, one child tried to participate in my conversation by yelling into the phone. Two other children started fighting over a toy. It all culminated in two children actually trying to murder each other when I abruptly told my friend I had to go and hung up. You guys. Not ideal. Circus ring leader fail. And to think that I was trying to make dinner too. This is why we all need super easy low maintenance dinner in our lives, like these amazing Teriyaki Salmon Foil Packets.
TERIYAKI SALMON FOIL PACKETS
Salmon is one of my favorites, I could eat it several times a week and be a happy girl. And it is amazing in this recipe! It’s full of flavor and the salmon cooks up perfectly. If you are worried about cooking salmon, this is the recipe for you to start with. Whether you make this while camping, out on the grill in the backyard, or just as an easy weeknight dinner in the oven, this is a recipe the family is sure to love.
HOW TO MAKE BAKED SALMON IN FOIL PACKETS
The thing I love about this recipe is that it cooks the salmon just perfectly. You can throw it on the grill or make it in the oven and it will turn out delicious and perfect.
HOW TO WRAP FOIL PACKET DINNERS
The reason foil packet dinners work so well is because everything steams and cooks up in the foil packet without drying out. You can cook at a higher temperature for a shorter time, making foil packet dinners not just great for camping, but great for weeknights. The most important part is that you make a good seal, not that it is folded perfectly.
SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS FOR TERIYAKI SALMON FOIL PACKETS
CAN I USE A DIFFERENT FISH THAN SALMON?
I haven’t tried this particular recipe yet with other fish, but if I were going to I would try shrimp first. Use a thawed raw shrimp that has been deveined with tails removed.
MY FAMILY DOESN’T LIKE BROCCOLI, WHAT CAN I USE IN IT’S PLACE?
I think that carrot slices, green beans, or bell peppers would be delicious in this!
I DON’T HAVE INSTANT RICE, CAN I USE REGULAR RICE INSTEAD?
Nope! This recipe does require instant rice. If you try to use regular rice, it won’t cook up properly.
HOW CAN I MAKE THIS RECIPE LOW CARB?
If you are looking to make this recipe low carb friendly, I would cut out the chicken stock and replace the rice with more vegetables.
MORE DELICIOUS FISH RECIPES
If your family can’t get enough of seafood, I have a few other good ones for you.
This SPANISH FISH is a great meal because it is quick and a complete meal all in one pan. This CREAMY ONE POT SHRIMP PASTA is a richer dinner, but quick and seriously so delicious. I love this SHEET PAN BAKED COD. It’s a 20 minute power house meal you will love! If you love a good Friday Fish Fry, you will have to try my OVEN FRIED FISH.
Other fast dinners: One Pot Meatball Stroganoff Taco Stuffed Peppers Instant Pot Chicken Tacos
